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HOT NEWS: Join hundreds of educators for CEE's 64th Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference in New Orleans! Spots are filling FAST!

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Join hundreds of fellow educators October 17–18 in New Orleans for CEE’s 64th Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference—the nation’s top event for teachers of economics and personal finance. Get inspired with 45+ expert-led, classroom-ready sessions and connect with teachers who share your passion. Spots are filling fast—register now and lock in our special room rate at the Sheraton New Orleans!

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CEE's Econ Ed Month Student Video Contest

Show off your econ smarts and creativity in CEE’s Econ Ed Month Student Video Contest for a chance to win cash prizes and a trip to Japan! Videos will be judged on both the strength of their economic concepts and the creativity of their approach.

Submit videos (60 seconds or less) of your students answering the question:
How does your local economy impact the global economy?

Entries must be submitted by teachers on behalf of their students. There is no limit on the number of videos a teacher may submit for their class. Videos may feature up to three students. Have fun!

All entries are due on October 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Prizes Contest Rules Video Submission Form Frequently Asked Questions

Programs

Program Name	Description	Details
Economics Challenge	Test your economic knowledge!	Learn More
Personal Finance Challenge	Master your money skills!	Learn More
$martPath	Fun economic education for grades 1-8.	Check it out!
MI Town Economic Development Challenge	Simulate economic growth in your town!	Explore
Euro Challenge	Understand the European economy.	Discover
High School Fed Challenge	Compete in a simulated Federal Reserve setting.	Join the Challenge
Stock Market Game	Play the market and win!	Start Trading
MCSS Social Studies Olympiad Investment Competition	Test your investment prowess.	Compete
Funding the Future	Learn about financial success through music.	Rock On!
Invest in Girls	Empowering young women in finance.	Empower
Federal Reserve Partnership	Collaborate with the Federal Reserve.	Partner Up
TeachEconomics	Resources for economics teachers.	Teach Econ
Personal Finance	Personal Finance resources.	Personal Finance
AP Economics	Resources for AP Economics.	AP Econ
Professional Development	Boost your teaching skills.	Develop Skills
MI Econ Dashboard	Explore Michigan's economic data.	View Dashboard

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The Michigan Council on Economic Education now offers SCECH for Michigan teachers who attend or watch a Council for Economic Education webinars. Find out more on our professional development page.

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$martPath

$martPath is an engaging, interactive and easy-to-use way for elementary and middle school teachers to embed relevant and fun economic and financial education in their classrooms, to boost students' financial literacy.

Made possible by Michigan Credit Unions with funding from

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CHECK OUT OUR LIVEBINDER FULL OF ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE RESOURCES FOR YOU TO TEACH EVERY TOPIC IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 STATE CHAMPIONS!

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Get FIT

The Financial Intelligence Teacher (FIT) Certification offers online training and assessment to empower educators with personal finance knowledge and instructional intelligence. Certification is awarded to teachers who pass the FIT Certification Test, a comprehensive assessment based on the latest Jump$tart and Council for Economic Education National Standards for Personal Financial Education. By achieving this certification, educators showcase their readiness to teach personal finance and their commitment to empowering the next generation through financial intelligence.

Economics On-Demand Professional Development

Complete on-demand professional development from the Foundation for Economic Education to receive SCECH. They offer one-hour asynchronous modules for each of the 20 Economics national standards. Find out more on our professional development page.

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Professional Development Opportunities

Certification courses are held over a 5 week period in efforts to accommodate schedules. Each course has a single 2-hour session per week, culminating in 10 total hours, including exam to demonstrate proficiency.

10 Michigan SCECH available for educators who complete NGPF Certification Courses

To receive an NGPF Certification, you must successfully complete a 10 hour course-- 9 hours of Professional Development and a 1 hour course completion exam.

Providing Michigan’s K-12 students with economic knowledge and financial skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy.

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SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

Program	Description	Dates	Register
ECONOMICS CHALLENGE	Teams of three or four high school students compete in a series of challenging tests to demonstrate their economic understanding and reasoning skills. The Challenge matches your team’s understanding of economics with teams from other schools.	Every Michigan school district will have the opportunity to apply to participate in a three-round State Finals competition at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago-Detroit Branch on April 23, 2025.	Apply Now!
PERSONAL FINANCE CHALLENGE	The Michigan Personal Finance Challenge is an opportunity for high school students to demonstrate their knowledge of Personal Finance by competing with other students across the state.	Every Michigan teacher will have the opportunity to apply to have their students participate in the 2025 Personal Finance Challenge State Finals on April 25, 2025. Participating teams will be given a case study one week prior to the competition. They will take on the role of a financial planning company and present their recommendations to a panel of judges at the State Finals event. The two teams with the highest scores after the case study will then compete for the state title in a fast-paced “Quiz Bowl” round. The fun does not stop there! The winner of the state title will travel to Atlanta, GA to represent Michigan in the National Personal Finance Challenge to win more cash and prizes!	Sign Up!
$martPath	$martPath is an engaging, interactive and easy-to-use way for teachers of grades 1-8 to embed relevant and fun economic and financial education in their classrooms. Best of all, $martPath is completely free! Developed by leading practitioners working hand-in-hand with teachers, $martPath provides simple, fun lessons that bring economic and financial education to life in your classroom. $martPath units teach students about personal financial responsibility (such as saving, prudent spending, and prioritizing needs and wants) through grade-appropriate, curriculum-aligned, interactive lessons.	YEAR-LONG 9/9/2024 - 4/11/2025 FALL 2024 9/30/2024 - 12/6/2024 10/14/2024 - 2/14/2025 SPRING 2025 1/21/2025 - 4/11/2025 2/3/2025 - 5/30/2025 3/3/2025 - 5/30/2025 4/14/2025 - 6/6/2025	Get $martPath!
Funding the Future	Gooding or Carter Hulsey engage middle or high school students with a live concert, inspire with the musicians’ personal stories, and encourage critical thinking during a spirited Q&A. Students learn how to harness money as a tool to succeed, achieve dreams and change lives.	REGISTER YOUR CLASSES NOW	Register